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ncrowley
Explorer II
Jul 08, 2015

Rear Air Bags Not Inflating Properly

I have a 2004 Newman on a Freightliner chassis. When I air up, the rear bags are showing that they are aired up but they are not. Lots of bouncing.... I have to partially dump the air and then air up again and all is fine.

Does anyone know what could cause this and how to fix it?
  • Probably your leveling valve. On the air ride trucks my company has they seem to be the usual culprit when the bags won't fill.
  • If no leaks in air bags your ride height valve might be mal funching.Might just need joints freed up from corosion making them stiff .This is assuming that valve has a proper supply of air .